Safran chooses partner to develop turboprop engine for unmanned market

摘要

Engine maker Safran, ZF Luftfahrttechnik (ZFL), and MT-Propeller are jointly developing a new turboprop engine system aimed at Europe's unmanned aircraft market. ZFL will develop the propeller accessory gearbox. "This partnership lays the foundation of a solid cooperation between renowned actors in the field of aircraft propulsion. It will offer the European aerospace industry a 100 percent European engine solution for new unmanned applications, featuring high levels of design maturity and competitive operating and maintenance costs," said Safran Helicopter Engines executive v-p for programs Bruno Bellanger.